Bobby Lee Cain

Bobby Lee Cain, Sr., 90 of Carson, Va passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2025 surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Bobby was born and raised in Carson, VA; the son of the late Wallace Timothy Cain and Zettie Emmons Cain. He was a Carson Volunteer Firefighter for over 50 years; Past Master of Edwards Lodge #308 AF & AM Stony Creek; Petersburg Union Royal Arch Chapter #7 and Appomattox Commandery #6; a member of the Carson Community Hunt Club, Ruritan Club and member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. He Retired from Allied Chemical in Hopewell and Rowanty Technical Center.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Helen P. Cain; His daughters, Loraine Cerna (the late Carlos), Kathy Cain (Cindy Covell), Wanda L. Cain and son Bobby L. Cain, Jr (Ginger). As well as sister Judy Montecalvo (the late Vinnie) and Sister-in-law, Essie Cain (the late Billie Cain, Sr). Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Family that preceded him in the afterlife, Sister Christine Wright (the late David) and Brother Billie Cain, Sr (Essie).

Bobby was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, farming and DIY projects. In the past few years, he struggled with health issues and was unable to enjoy the great outdoors as he once did. During this time his ‘family nucleus’ grew to include a lot of very special people. We would like to thank the medical support team At Home Care and Hospice; Retreat Hospital Wound Clinic; Crater District Area Agency on Aging Support and Transportation Team and the ladies that devoted themselves to his daily care – Gloria Graves, Heather Messer, Ruth Holmes, Connie Branch, Nafa Parr, Karla Gonzalez and Gwen Johnson. We’re so grateful these teams loved and treated him with grace, compassion and dignity.

A graveside memorial service will be held at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, South Prince George, Virginia 23805, on Friday, August 29 at 12:30 pm with services lead by Reverend Tammy Hayes. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Carson Volunteer Fire Dept or organization of your choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.ealvinsmall.com.

May he rest high in that tree stand in the sky!